What Causes Carpal Tunnel Pain? Is Stress a Factor?

How does it work? Does stress cause carpal tunnel syndrome? Or does carpal tunnel syndrome cause stress? The answer is, it works both ways. When we are in a stressful situation, we tend to assume a specific position. Our head moves forward and our jaw gets tight. We may even hunch up our shoulders. When… Continue reading What Causes Carpal Tunnel Pain? Is Stress a Factor?

Does Repetitive Movement Cause Carpal Tunnel Pain?

I have seen studies that say, no, repetitive movement doesn’t cause pain in the carpal tunnel area.  But there wasn’t enough information for me to know the position and posture of the subjects in the study. If they were all using ergonomic equipment that fit them well, and if they were young, healthy and in… Continue reading Does Repetitive Movement Cause Carpal Tunnel Pain?

Pain In Your Upper Arm, Your Arm And Hand Pain–Is It Carpal Tunnel Pain?

Infraspinatis Muscles Causes Arm and Hand Pain Do you have pain in your upper arm near the shoulder on the front and the back side of your arm? Do you also have pain that runs from your shoulder down to your hand?  Some people think the pain runs up to the shoulder. If the painful… Continue reading Pain In Your Upper Arm, Your Arm And Hand Pain–Is It Carpal Tunnel Pain?

What Do Experts Say About Massage Therapy For Carpal Tunnel Pain?

What DO experts say about massage for carpal tunnel syndrome? Unfortunately, not much. Well, the alternative MD’s often talk about the value of massage and well-trained massage therapists do because they can make a difference. But most conventional MD’s don’t mention massage at all.  🙁   I know my doctor doesn’t know a thing about the… Continue reading What Do Experts Say About Massage Therapy For Carpal Tunnel Pain?

Does Typing Cause Carpal Tunnel Pain?

Does typing or keyboarding cause carpal tunnel pain?  It sure is possible. It all depends on how you hold yourself when you are working at the keyboard. If you type with your wrists bent up OR down the muscles in your forearm get aggravated.  That means having your keyboard at a comfortable place. What’s a… Continue reading Does Typing Cause Carpal Tunnel Pain?

Small Movements Can Cause Carpal Tunnel Pain

A nurse wrote to a carpal tunnel pain forum wondering why she has pain in her hand.  She wondered if it is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  She said her doctors were confused by her symptoms. Well, most doctors don’t know much about muscles and pain because that’s not what was taught in medical school. But she… Continue reading Small Movements Can Cause Carpal Tunnel Pain

How To Get Rid Of Pain In Your Index Finger

Pain in your index finger (pointer finger) may be caused by a trigger point in the muscle. When you know where to press, you can make your index finger pain go away. In this picture, the red areas indicate areas of pain or discomfort. The more red, typically the more pain. The X marks the… Continue reading How To Get Rid Of Pain In Your Index Finger

Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Pain In Your Middle Finger

Do you have pain in your middle finger?  You can get rid of it naturally! Try this:  Explore the muscles on the palm side of your lower arm and the opposite side of your lower arm.  Press thoughtfully into the arm up near the elbow.  The muscles and tendons for your fingers run way up… Continue reading Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Pain In Your Middle Finger

Instant Cure For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Wouldn’t you like an instant cure for your carpal tunnel symptoms? Me, too!  The only problem is that there isn’t such a thing.  🙁 That’s because the pain in your hand is rarely caused by your wrist.  But that’s the area that “instant cures” usually target–your wrist. First you have to figure out the cause… Continue reading Instant Cure For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Does Breastfeeding Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Does breastfeeding cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?  Certain positions and postures can cause pain in your hands and wrists. Let’s look at an example and see possible answers. I recently answered a plea for help from a new mom who is struggling with very painful Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in one wrist. She believes it was brought… Continue reading Does Breastfeeding Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome